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*My sensors are having problems or not working!
 
*My sensors are having problems or not working!
 
**The sensor cables can be an issue if improperly inserted. Please be careful when inserting the sensor cables to the [[sensor hub]] and the [[sensor]]. It is recommended when inserting the sensor cable to press on the plastic housing instead of the wires.
 
**The sensor cables can be an issue if improperly inserted. Please be careful when inserting the sensor cables to the [[sensor hub]] and the [[sensor]]. It is recommended when inserting the sensor cable to press on the plastic housing instead of the wires.
**'''For mCookie Series''': the POGO pins and circular contact pads on the mCookie modules can become dirty. This interferes with connectivity. CAREFULLY, clean both the pins and the pads of the modules with a paper towel or a paper towel slightly soaked with rubbing alcohol.
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**'''For mCookie Series''': the POGO pins and circular contact pads on the mCookie modules can become dirty with dirt and oil. This interferes with connectivity. CAREFULLY, clean both the pins and the pads of the modules with a paper towel or a paper towel slightly soaked with rubbing alcohol.

Revision as of 05:05, 15 December 2016

Below are frequently asked questions and possible solutions to the problem.

Software Setup

  • I am having problems with the software or I can't upload to my board!
Getting Started
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Microduino Series

  • It is difficult to separate the Microduino modules!
    • Please be careful when separating the modules. If done too forcefully it can damage the pins. With the modules disconnected from power. It is recommended to use a flat head screw driver to lever each side a little bit at a time until the modules are easily separable.

Dimensions and Specifications

  • What are the dimensions of the Microduino modules?
    • Most of the Microduino modules are a standardize size according to the Microduino upin27 specification. Although, there are some modules that have different dimensions.
  • What do the pins on the Microduino modules do?

Microduino CoreUSB

  • I am having problems uploading to or programming my Microduino CoreUSB!

mCookie Series

Dimensions and Specifications

  • What are the dimensions of the mCookie modules?
    • Most of the mCookie modules are a standardized size. A page will be created soon with the dimensions.
  • What do the pins on the mCookie modules do?

mCookie CoreUSB

  • I am having problems uploading to or programming my mCookie CoreUSB!

Sensors / Sensor Hub

  • My sensors are having problems or not working!
    • The sensor cables can be an issue if improperly inserted. Please be careful when inserting the sensor cables to the sensor hub and the sensor. It is recommended when inserting the sensor cable to press on the plastic housing instead of the wires.
    • For mCookie Series: the POGO pins and circular contact pads on the mCookie modules can become dirty with dirt and oil. This interferes with connectivity. CAREFULLY, clean both the pins and the pads of the modules with a paper towel or a paper towel slightly soaked with rubbing alcohol.